The Roberto Clemente Award presented by Capital One is the annual recognition of a Major League player who best represents the game of Baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions, both on and off the field.
As part of the annual program, each MLB Club nominates one player to be considered for the league-wide award in tribute to Clemente’s achievements and character. This is Betts’ first nomination for the award.
The Dodgers plan to honor Betts on the field prior to their game against the Colorado Rockies on Friday, September 20.Since making his debut in the Majors in 2014, Mookie Betts has been a premier player in both the American and National Leagues, racking up eight All-Star appearances, six Gold Gloves, six Silver Sluggers, a batting title and the 2018 AL MVP Award. In addition to his personal accolades, Betts has been on two World Series winning teams and seven Postseason teams.
In 2021, Betts and his wife Brianna established the 5050 Foundation. The mission was simple: "Break barriers that hold kids back from their potential, particularly those who struggle medically and financially." The four pillars of the foundation represent the values of Mookie Betts: mental/emotional health, nutrition, financial literacy, and physical fitness.
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